Foot Detox Remedies: Do They Work?

By now we know there's far more to a healthy lifestyle than just eating "healthy." Exercise, proper sleep routines, interaction with others, positivity, and more all contribute to taking care of your body, and allowing yourself to be a well-rounded, happy individual. With the help of natural remedies and old wives' tales, however, folks are able to boost those same efforts. Without the side effects of chemicals that are slated to slow us down … and essentially work toward the opposite effect we're striving for. 

Foot detoxification has been an ongoing trend growing in both use and skepticism. Where the feet are placed in various solutions in order to allow toxins to exit the body. Pads are also used, and work to pull those same toxins from foot pores. Results are said to not only remove unnatural substances from the body, but to increase relaxation, eliminate or decrease pain, boost wellness, etc. Those who are regulars even swear by it.

However, as the practice has become more popular (branching out from the "crunchy" or everything DIY community), more folks are getting in on the conversation. Especially skeptics and scientists, many of whom are working to prove these detox methods false.

But are they actually working? Or are the scientists right? 

There's no denying the rave customer reviews – those that are overjoyed with positivity. One could say that it's the placebo effect, of course. There's also evidence of actual toxins – funky colored water and footpads soaked in greens and blacks. Here, scientists proclaim that reactions within the soaks (some are electrically charged) change the color of the water. 

To find out who's right, it's a good idea to talk to a natural health guru. Or to try the method for yourself and see how it makes you feel. If nothing else, there are no side effects, other than cost, making it a minimal-risk quest. Or, schedule a talk with your medical doctor to find out more.

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Reducing Back Pain Through the Feet

Its long-since been known that the feet are a gateway to the body. From various pressure points and strategically placed shoes, a number of conditions can be helped (and reduced) by adjusting the way we use our feet. A massage can make the pain go away, while sturdier shoes can work to eliminate the issue every time you take a step. Just by reworking the way weight is distributed and moving it toward a more cohesive setup, back pain, headaches, and more can all be reduced. 

While, in contrast, unsupportive shoes or going barefoot too often can actually increase some of these ailments. Especially if there is too much pressure put on the “wrong” areas of the foot. 

A Spa Day for the Feet

The key point is to determine exactly where your pains are located, and where that area connects to your feet. (Internally anyway.) But with ancient practices that pinpoint direct links between body parts and the feet, there are plenty of books and websites dedicated to better treatment. This can mean an experienced masseuse, spending some time in a parlor that specializes in detoxification and feet, or simply Googling a location and giving yourself an at-home cure. 

However, each person will react to treatments differently. Talk to your doctor, or visit an experienced pro to get the rundown. Once they explain the basics, you can work on regimens at home, before heading back to them for bigger tune ups. 

Other budget-friendly methods:

• A foot bath
• Shoe insoles
• Quality lotion or foot exfoliators
• Putting your feet up while sitting (check the ergonomics on this before making it an everyday event)
• Spa deals, such as coupons or repeat discounts

Whether you’re suffering from lower back pain or another muscle-based issue, proper foot care can help put these aches at ease. Consider better foot treatment for you and the rest of your body. 

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Improve Overall Health with Arch Supports

It’s no new discovery that taking care of one portion of the body radiates out onto others. Reducing neck stress gets rid of headaches, eating healthy offers better circulation, and so on. The same can be said for foot health, which has the ability to spread into all other areas of the body. Back pains can be cured, muscle tension eliminated, and all while the feet themselves are getting the care they deserve.

One such aspect of foot health is the addition of arch supports into one’s shoes. Made to provide extra comfort right where it’s needed most, arch supports are an easy, cost effective add-on to any pair of shoes. Many can even be moved from shoe to shoe so users only need a single pair.

But what do these shoe accessories have to offer?

When the arch of the foot lacks support – meaning it “steps” without hitting a shoe or floor surface – weight is displaced unevenly. Over time, this can break down the foot, causing pain, swelling, and an improper use of tendons. Because there isn’t proper alignment, the feet simply can’t walk as they were supposed to. This is especially true for those with high arches – the higher the arch, the larger portion of the foot that can’t hold weight when walking.

With the simple addition of arch supports, however, that natural weight balance is restored. Feet can again walk evenly, while weight and movement is displaced in a comfortable ratio. Considering they only cost a few dollars, it’s a smart investment toward improving foot (and overall body) health with each step you take.

Whether or not you experience regular foot or arch pains, it’s a good idea to look to this simple medical solution to prevent any future walking-based ailments.

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